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BBAU Opens B.Tech Admissions for 2026-27 Academic Session; Entry Through JEE Main Scores

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has announced the commencement of the admission process for its B.Tech programmes for the academic session 2026-27. According to the university administration, admissions will be granted on the basis of JEE Main scores and prescribed eligibility criteria. As per the notification issued by the university, the online registration and course preference-filling process will begin on June 17, 2026, and continue until July 8, 2026. Interested candidates will be required to complete their applications through the university’s admission portal. The registration fee has been fixed…

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Mamata Banerjee at a Crossroads: Bengal’s Political Titan Faces Her Toughest Test Yet

Arijit Bose

Kolkata: For more than a decade and a half, Mamata Banerjee stood as one of India’s most formidable regional leaders. She dismantled decades of Left Front dominance, built the All India Trinamool Congress into a powerful political force, and repeatedly defied predictions of her decline. Today, however, Bengal’s most recognizable political figure finds herself confronting one of the most challenging phases of her public life. Following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, political discussions across the state and beyond have increasingly focused on the future of Banerjee, the cohesion of…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off: Football’s Biggest Show Arrives Amid Massive Expectations

Arijit Bose

Mexico: The wait is over. After years of anticipation, planning, and debate, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived, ushering in a new chapter in the history of the world’s most popular sporting event. As football fans across continents prepare for a month of drama, emotion, and unforgettable moments, this edition of the World Cup promises to be unlike any that came before it. Bigger than ever, spread across three nations, and featuring a record number of teams, the tournament represents both football’s extraordinary growth and the challenges that…

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The Purvanchal Power Equation: Why Dhananjay Singh’s Meeting with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Matters

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Politics in Uttar Pradesh rarely moves in straight lines. It is a landscape shaped by caste equations, personal loyalties, regional power centres, and strategic alliances that often carry meanings far beyond official statements. Against this backdrop, the recent meeting between former MP Dhananjay Singh and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has generated considerable political interest, particularly across eastern Uttar Pradesh, where local influence and social networks continue to play a decisive role in electoral outcomes. While no formal announcement emerged from the interaction, the optics of the…

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Climate Change Threatens Agriculture and Food Security, Experts Warn at BBAU Seminar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Experts, academicians, researchers, and farmers gathered at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) on Wednesday for a seminar on the theme “Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture,” where speakers expressed serious concern over the growing challenges posed by changing climatic conditions to agriculture, food security, and farmers’ livelihoods. The seminar was jointly organized by the Department of Horticulture, BBAU, and Yuva Rashtra, Awadh Province. The event served as a platform for discussions on the far-reaching implications of climate change and the strategies needed to build a more resilient agricultural sector.…

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India Rebukes Pakistan at UN: New Delhi Slams “State-Backed Misinformation” over Militancy Claims

Arijit Bose

UNITED NATIONS — India launched a sharp diplomatic counteroffensive against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing its neighbor of deploying state-backed misinformation to deflect accountability for internal security crises. Speaking during a high-profile UNSC debate focused on the security and political evolution of Afghanistan, the Indian delegation strongly criticized Islamabad’s recent administrative tactics, particularly its efforts to use controversial branding to rewrite the narrative surrounding militant groups operating within its borders. India Dismisses Accusations of External Influence Representing New Delhi on the global stage, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish delivered…

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The Battle for Accountability: Dharmendra Pradhan Confronts a Generation’s Anger

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is facing perhaps the most challenging phase of his tenure as India’s education chief. A wave of student anger, fueled by examination controversies and amplified by social media, has culminated in public protests demanding accountability and reform. At the centre of the storm stands the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a youth-driven movement that has transformed online satire into real-world activism, placing Pradhan under unprecedented scrutiny. The movement’s first major demonstration at Jantar Mantar on June 6 has intensified national debate about examination integrity,…

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The Shah Factor: Driving the Modi Juggernaut Across India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years in office, one name consistently stands out in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s remarkable political rise across India—Union Home Minister and former BJP National President Amit Shah. Often described as the BJP’s master strategist and political tactician, Shah has played a pivotal role in transforming the party from a force primarily concentrated in the Hindi-speaking heartland into a formidable pan-India political organization. Over the past decade, Shah’s organizational vision, electoral management skills, and relentless focus on grassroots expansion have helped the…

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IVRI Installs Advanced Ion GeneStudio S5 Next-Generation Sequencing System to Strengthen Animal Disease Surveillance

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: In a significant step towards enhancing animal disease diagnostics and epidemic preparedness, the ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has installed a state-of-the-art Ion GeneStudio S5 Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) System at its Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis (CADRAD) in Bareilly. The advanced facility has been established under an Epidemic Fund-supported project, being implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, with financial support from the Epidemic Fund. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sohini De, Joint…

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Lucknow University Hosts Grand ‘Vihangam Yoga Mahotsav’ Ahead of International Yoga Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine, Lucknow University, in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organized the “Vihangam Yoga Mahotsav 2026” at the playground of Lucknow University’s Second Campus in Jankipuram on Sunday morning. The programme commenced at 5:30 a.m. with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana in the presence of distinguished guests. The chief guest was Padma Shri Prof. Rajendra Prasad, while the event was presided over…

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